Peshawari Qissa Khwani Kheer

Name: Peshawari Qissa Khwani Kheer
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 7-8 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 litre full fat Milk; 1 cup cooked Rice; 4-5 Milk Rusk; 1 cup Milk; 1/4 Milk powder; 3-4 tbsp slivered Almonds and Pistachios

ZMA @zesty5

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Qissa Khwani Kheer from Peshawar, Pakistan is a popular Eid special Dessert. It's a famous 70 year old traditional Dessert from Peshawar city known for it's thick creamy and velvety texture. It incorporates Rusks in this beautiful recipe which gives it that density and it also uses caramelized Sugar for it's signature colour. It not only imparts that lovely colour but also gives it a unique flavour profile.

It's the most loved one and is made in every single household in Pakistan especially from Peshawar city. Indulge in the delectable flavours of Qissa Khwani Kheer, a beloved Dessert that echoes the vibrant streets of Peshawar bazaar. This creamy Pudding is made with simple ingredients and has a luscious texture and enriched with Rusks. It's caramelized Sugar adds that perfect punch to this beautiful dish. It's a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Served chilled with a touch of elegance, this Kheer is not just a Dessert, it's a celebration of culture and tradition.
Treat yourself to an exquisite bowl of this sweet indulgence and experience the essence of Peshawar in every spoonful.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

7-8 servings

1 litrefull fat Milk
For the blending -
1 cupcooked Rice
4-5Milk Rusk
1 cupMilk
1/4Milk powder
3-4 tbspslivered Almonds and Pistachios

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

In a blender jar, add the ingredients mentioned under blending. Blitz to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
2

Meanwhile add sugar to a pan. Let it caramelize on a low heat. As soon as it changes colour and gets a perfect brown hue, add about 1 litre of milk while stirring continuously.
3

To this add the blended paste little by little. Mix it well to get rid of any lumps whatsoever. Cook it on a low heat until it thickens. Add cardamom powder too.
4

Garnish with lots of slivered nuts of one's own choice. Serve it chilled. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on April 05, 2026 17:32

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.